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Central, Eastern & Western Europe

Adoption Across Borders

Did you know cross‑border adoptions succeed when compliance and aftercare are built in from the start? This program links shelters in Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Hungary, and beyond with screened adopters across Europe.

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From Shelter to Sofa

Funding provided: €35,000

Every adoption story is a bridge — one that connects a rescued animal’s past struggle to its new life of safety and love. Through our Adoption Across Borders program, Global Animal Aid helped make these journeys smoother, safer, and more transparent across Europe.

We funded EU pet passports, vaccinations, microchipping, behavior assessments, and coordinated transport logistics to ensure every adopted animal traveled legally and comfortably. Adopters received education packs, 90-day support, and regular check-ins to help pets settle into their new homes.

Our partner shelters in Ukraine, Poland, Romania, and Hungary worked together using unified adoption forms and shared criteria. This collaboration built trust and made every match fair, transparent, and in the best interest of the animal.

What begins in a shelter — often with fear or uncertainty — now ends with peace, comfort, and belonging. Thanks to this initiative, hundreds of dogs and cats have already made their way from rescue kennels to loving sofas across Europe, proving that compassion truly knows no borders.

Safe journeys, stable homes

Paperwork streamlined — compliant documents completed pre‑travel.

Welfare‑first transport — rest stops, water plans, and stress‑reduction protocols.

Adopter support — guidance and follow‑ups reduced returns and built confidence.

Microchip, vaccines, parasite control, and paperwork happen in a precise sequence so borders are a breeze. We coordinate with vets and transporters so adopters meet healthy, documented pets at the right time and place. Less friction means kinder journeys.
Weekend “test drives” let shy pets and new families practice routines without pressure. A litter box in the right corner or a quiet crate near the sofa often makes all the difference. Most first‑week nerves dissolve after one calm rehearsal.
We list quirks as carefully as charms—resource guarding, car sickness, carrier drama—because truth builds trust. Clear expectations reduce returns and help families celebrate real progress. When people feel prepared, animals feel safe.
A ten‑minute call beats a long email chain. From food transitions to crate training, quick advice solves early hiccups. Adopters know they’re not alone, and pets get the steady routines they need.

What People Are Saying

“Our cat came from Romania. With the guidance pack and check‑ins, settling took weeks, not months.”
- Anna & Markus, Vienna, Austria
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